FF Joins Crew Instead of Protecting CO Home

When a wildfire broke out near Colorado Springs, firefighter David Moravek joined his crew instead of protecting his own home.
April 5, 2018

When the Falcon Fire started east of Colorado Springs on Monday, volunteer firefighter David Moravek had a decision to make: Go home and defend his home from the advancing flames or turn back and join his crew for the firefight.

The 20-year veteran chose the latter, but it all worked out because he and his crew managed to contain the blaze and prevent any damage to his home and several others.

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